
Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2026
What FDA published for drug, device and biologics teams: 4 warning letters, 3 OAI inspections, 31 recalls, 2 new guidances, 6 Federal Register documents, 52 drug shortage updates.
Warning letters 4
Inspections classified Official Action Indicated 3
Recalls 31
Greenwich RxClass I
Glutathione Injection (Glutathione-L, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Bacteriostatic Water), 200 mg/mL, 10 mL multi-dose vial, Rx only…
Par Health USA, LLCClass I
Argatroban Injection, USP, 250 mg/2.5mL (100 mg/mL), 2.5 mL x 1 Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Endo USA, Malvern,PA… (and 1 more product)
Philips Ultrasound, LLCClass I
Philips Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Ventec Life Systems, Inc.Class I
VOCSN (Japan) Model Number: PRT-01100-100, Package PN:PRT-01126-100. used for ventilatory support. (and 11 more products)
Abbott
Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder Model Numbers 1. 9-ACP2-007-016 2. 9-ACP2-007-018 3. 9-ACP2-007-020 4. 9-ACP2-007-022 5…
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 10mg/40mg, 30 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed…
AVID Medical, Inc.
Halyard ANTERIOR HIP PACK. Model/Catalog Number: SOAH30. (and 1 more product)
AvKARE
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 5 x 10 Unit dose cards in paper cartons, Rx only, Manufactured for AvKARE, Pulaski, TN…
Axonics, Inc.
PNE Lead Implant Kit REF: 1701
B Braun Medical Inc
B Braun SAFSITE Injection Site, RV1000NC SAFSITE VALVE W/O EXTRA CAP. Catalog Number: 415068.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
ROTOR ASSY-SW40, Reference Number 331302, when the rotors are installed in the following centrifuges: Optima XPN-100 (Model Numbers A99846… (and 1 more product)
Boston Scientific Cork, Ltd.
Direxion Torqueable Microcatheter, NGMC/SINGLE/021/SWAN/1RO/105; Material Number: M001195290 (and 40 more products)
CooperVision, Inc.
Generic Name: Softmed Breathables Advanced Toric (fanfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens; Model/Catalog Number: Softmed Breathables…
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Brand Name: VACUETTE Product Name: LH Lithium Heparin Separator Model/Catalog Number: 454008P Product Description: Greiner VACUETTE Blood…
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA INC.
Abirtega (abiraterone acetate) USP, 250 mg, 120-count bottles, Rx only, Rx only, Mfd for: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Berkley Heights…
Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd
Ion Torrent Genexus Dx with software, Catalog: A40003539, which supports the Ion Torrent Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer
Medline Industries, LP
MEDLINE medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) HIP SCOPE PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ64103C; 2) HIP SCOPE PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU… (and 12 more products)
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
Generic Name: MiniMed Go App Generic Name: MiniMed Go App Model/Catalog Number: MMT-8600 (iOS), MMT-8601 (Android) Software Version…
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
CareLink Clinic, REF: MMT-7350
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Medtronic Biopsy Needle Kit, REF: 9733068, Passive, Sterile EO, Rxonly (and 3 more products)
Medtronic Neuromodulation
InterStim Percutaneous Extensions EXT 3560022 ISTM II PERC 3560022 EXT 3560030 ISTM MICRO PERC 3560030 (and 1 more product)
Pfizer
Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), tablets, 175 mcg, 100 tablet bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017… (and 1 more product)
Philips North America
Philips Smart-hopping 2.0 AP 1.4 GHz; Product/Model Number: 867216;
PRITAM INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Brush Buddies, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Flavored Toothpaste, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, (sodium fluoride 0.243%) Net Wt. 3.5 oz… (and 16 more products)
restor3d Inc.
Generic Name: restor3d MTP Implant Generic Name: MTP Implant Model/Catalog Number: 1103-161620 Software Version: None Product Description…
Right Value Drug Stores LLC
Testosterone Cypionate, 200 mg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL vials (NDC 73271-1225-1) and b) 30 m vials ( NDC 73271-1226-2) This Is A Compounded…
Shenzhen Techdow Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Heparin Sodium Injection, USP, 5,000 USP Units/mL, 1mL Multi dose vial x 25 vials per carton, Distributed by: Hepalink USA Inc., Langhome…
Solstice Corporation
Xact mole marker for mammography Model/Catalog Number: M15RM
STRIDES PHARMA INC
Cinacalcet Tablets, 30 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Strides Pharma Science Ltd. Puducherry, 605 014, India; Distributed…
TECHNO-PATH MANUFACTURING LTD.
Techno-Path Multichem AE Unassayed Level 2 REF: AE622X (and 2 more products)
Think Surgical, Inc.
Think Surgical Square Driver REF: 109126
New guidance documents 2
Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Transfusion-Transmitted Hepatitis B Virus: Guidance for Industry
Guidance for Industry: Potency Assurance for Cellular and Gene Therapy Products
Federal Register: rules, proposed rules and notices 6
Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Classification of the External Mechanical Stimulator for the Relief of Congestion
Medical Devices; Hematology and Pathology Devices; Classification of the Digital Cervical Cytology Slide Imaging System With Artificial Intelligence Algorithm
Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the Prognostic Assessment Software of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Wearable Vibration Device for Orthopedic Use
Potency Assurance for Cellular and Gene Therapy Products; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Transfusion-Transmitted Hepatitis B Virus; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Current drug shortages updated this week 52
Pfizer Inc.
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection · Injection · Depo-medrol, Injection, 40 mg/1 mL (NDC 0009-0280-51) (+2 related packages)
Pfizer Inc.
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection · Injection · Depo-medrol, Injection, 40 mg/1 mL (NDC 0009-0280-02) (+1 related packages)
Pfizer Inc.
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection · Injection · Depo-medrol, Injection, 40 mg/1 mL (NDC 0009-3073-03) (+2 related packages)
Pfizer Inc.
Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection · Injection · Depo-medrol, Injection, 40 mg/1 mL (NDC 0009-0280-52) (+1 related packages)
Aurobindo Pharma USA
Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet · Tablet · Quinapril Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide, Tablet, 25 mg; 20 mg (NDC 65862-163-90) (+2 related packages)
Aurobindo Pharma USA
Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablet · Tablet · Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate… (+5 related packages)
Aurobindo Pharma USA
Quinapril Hydrochloride Tablet · Tablet · Quinapril Hydrochloride, Tablet, 10 mg (NDC 65862-618-90) (+2 related packages)
American Regent, Inc.
Atropine Sulfate Injection · Injection · Atropine Sulfate, Injection, .4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0517-1004-25)
Baxter Healthcare
Ifosfamide Injection · Injection · IFEX, Injection, 3 g/60 mL (NDC 0338-3993-01)
Baxter Healthcare
Heparin Sodium Injection · Injection · Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 0338-0431-03)
Baxter Healthcare
Sterile Water Irrigant · Irrigant · Sterile Water, Irrigant, 100 mL/100 mL (NDC 0338-0004-04)
Baxter Healthcare
Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection · Injection · Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 g/1000 mL (NDC 0338-0017-48) (+1 related packages)
Baxter Healthcare
Amino Acid Injection · Injection · Travasol, Injection, 2.07 g/100 mL; 1.15 g/100 mL; 1.03 g/100 mL; 480 mg/100 mL; 600 mg/100 mL; 730 mg/100 mL; 580 mg/100 mL; 400 mg/100 mL; 560 mg/100 mL…
Baxter Healthcare
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection · Injection · Ketorolac Tromethamine, Injection, 15 mg/1 mL (NDC 0338-0069-10)
Elite Laboratories, Inc.
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsule · Capsule · Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, Capsule, 70 mg (NDC 64850-556-01) (+6 related packages)
Epic Pharma, LLC
Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablet · Tablet · Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Amphetamine Sulfate… (+4 related packages)
Epic Pharma, LLC
Rifampin Capsule · Capsule · Rifampin, Capsule, 300 mg (NDC 42806-799-01) (+3 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dextrose Monohydrate 10% Injection · Injection · Dextrose 10% In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-824-76) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dextrose Monohydrate 5% Injection · Injection · Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-458-30) (+3 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Morphine Sulfate Injection · Injection · Morphine Sulfate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-454-01)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Heparin Sodium Injection · Injection · Heparin Sodium, Injection, 200 [USP'U]/100 mL (NDC 63323-519-10) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-671-20)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 4 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-671-00) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 ug/1 mL (NDC 63323-421-02)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Dilaudid, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 76045-009-11) (+3 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sterile Water Injection · Injection · Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-50) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sterile Water Injection · Injection · Sterile Water For Injection In Plastic Container, Injection, 1 mL/1 mL (NDC 63323-185-10)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 2.5 mg/1 mL; .005 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-461-57)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL; .005 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-462-31)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL; .005 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-463-57)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection · Injection · Ketorolac Tromethamine, Injection, 60 mg/2 mL (NDC 76045-105-20) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection · Injection · Ketorolac Tromethamine, Injection, 30 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-162-02)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Naropin, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-286-20) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Naropin, Injection, 7.5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-287-20)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Naropin, Injection, 2 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-285-20) (+2 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Sensorcaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-466-31)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sodium Acetate Injection · Injection · Sodium Acetate, Injection, 4 meq/100 mL (NDC 63323-032-00)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-485-57) (+4 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-486-17) (+2 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Azacitidine Injection · Injection · Azacitidine, Injection, 100 mg/30 mL (NDC 63323-771-39)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection · Injection · Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-165-30) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection · Injection · Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-165-01)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Rocuronium Bromide Injection · Injection · Rocuronium Bromide, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-444-10) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Rocuronium Bromide Injection · Injection · Rocuronium Bromide, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 65219-065-05) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Midazolam Hydrochloride, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-412-25) (+2 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Midazolam Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Midazolam Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-411-10)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Epinephrine Bitartrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Xylocaine, Injection, .005 mg/1 mL; 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-489-27)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Fentanyl Citrate Injection · Injection · Fentanyl Citrate Preservative Free, Injection, .05 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-806-20) (+1 related packages)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ifosfamide Injection · Injection · Ifosfamide, Injection, 1 g/1 (NDC 63323-142-10)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Valproate Sodium Injection · Injection · Valproate Sodium, Injection, 100 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-494-05)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Propranolol Hydrochloride Injection · Injection · Propranolol Hydrochloride, Injection, 1 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-604-01)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Rifampin Injection · Injection · Rifampin, Injection, 600 mg (NDC 63323-351-20)
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